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  1. Which drug class does azithromycin belong to?

    Answer: Macrolides

    Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

  2. Furosemide (Lasix) belongs to which diuretic class?

    Answer: Loop diuretics

    Furosemide is a loop diuretic that inhibits the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle.

  3. Which classification of drugs includes diazepam, lorazepam, and alprazolam?

    Answer: Benzodiazepines

    Diazepam, lorazepam, and alprazolam are benzodiazepines that enhance GABA activity in the central nervous system.

  4. A patient is picking up a prescription for venlafaxine. This medication belongs to which antidepressant class?

    Answer: SNRI

    Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that blocks reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine.

  5. Which drug class does montelukast (Singulair) belong to, used in asthma management?

    Answer: Leukotriene receptor antagonists

    Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks leukotriene D4 receptors to reduce airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.

  6. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is classified as which type of diuretic?

    Answer: Thiazide diuretic

    HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic that inhibits sodium-chloride reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule.

  7. Which schedule of controlled substances has NO currently accepted medical use in the United States?

    Answer: Schedule I

    Schedule I substances like heroin and LSD have no accepted medical use and the highest potential for abuse under federal law.